confused about liver disease

[Badgaz]

I have got serious liver damage this was 4 years ago was in hospital when my varacise broke lost allot of blood was given 24 hours to pull threw which I did but was in a induced coma for 2weeks came out of coma only for it to happen again back into a induced coma for a week was told I was too weak to have transplant so after 5months in hospital released some appointments back to hospital I missed too poorly hospital was phoned about this went back in to discuss my transplant told I wasn't getting one because I had missed some appointments argued this said they would leave door open now telling me they won't do operation because I might not make it threw operation on medication and serchaline for my mood swings fed up of not haveing no energy tired all time snappy no concentration will this change or is it the way of life for me or will I have liver problems for rest of my life

[Fibro2021]

Hi. Have you been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis? In any case, you have had severe bleeding from esophageal varices, which suggests portal hypertension. Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is usually associated with portal hypertension. Symptoms of HE can be very diverse. Not having no energy tired all time snappy no concentration can be symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy if there is no other reason for it. Perhaps you have already been prescribed treatment for hepatic encephalopathy? Doctors usually prescribe lactulose and rifaximin to treat HE. You should talk to your liver consultant about this.

[Cat-B]

Oh dear you have been through the mill, a transplant is a huge operation and a life of restrictions and medication. It sounds like the doctors are keeping the option for you, but none attendance to clinic demonstrates poor compliance. I understand you don’t feel well, but you need to prove that no matter what you will attend every appointment. There’s a severe shortage of organs so the elimination criteria is set high. Only you can decide if you want to follow the strict transplant regime. I decided not to go on the transplant list 8 years ago and have worked very hard and stabilised my liver. You need to decide what you want to do and then fight for the best possible outcome. Good luck

[BritishLiverTrust6 Moderator British Liver Trust]

Dear Badgaz,

If you are in the UK and would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust